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STB sets schedule for Metra-Union Pacific trackage rights case
The Surface Transportation Board has set the schedule to address Metra’s request for action compelling Union Pacific to ...
Trains13d
ABB to supply electrical components for Stadler trainsets for Metra, Caltrans
Global electrical technology firm ABB will collaborate with Stadler on its passenger trainset orders for Metra and Caltrans, ...
Metra UP-NW trains moving again after car struck near Palatine; extensive delays expected
Metra tweeted that UP-NW train #629 was scheduled is stopped near Palatine after striking the vehicle. More information about ...
RTA outlines ‘doomsday’ transit cuts if budget gap isn’t filled, including slashing bus and train lines
More than half of Chicago’s bus routes could be eliminated, at least parts of four “L” lines could be shut down and Metra ...
Daily Herald12d
Where’s my Metra train? Railroad updates progress of installing digital signs, ticket machines
Installation of new ticket vending machines and train tracking signs at Metra’s 243 stations are progressing as planned, ...
Chicago Tribune21d
New names could be in store for Metra lines, as agency sues Union Pacific during takeover of UP routes
This spring another 360 transportation department workers are set to work for Metra ... are named for directions. Metra Electric is named for the way the trains are powered.
Chicago Sun-Times22d
Metra considers replacing rail line names with numbers, letters
Passengers walk toward their Metra train at Union Station last year. Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times Share How Metra named its 14 suburban commuter rail lines made little sense. Its two “Milwa ...